21st Century Tennessee

The ultimate must-see modern day country show, combining all your favourite contemporary artists and hits into one phenomenal live show!

Venue:

The Forum Theatre, Queensway, Billingham, Stockton-on-Tees, TS23 2LJ

Date:

Mar 15th 2025

Time:

19:30

Price:

From £26.50

Cloudbusting: The Music of Kate Bush

The longest running and most universally celebrated tribute to the music of Kate Bush.

Venue:

The Fire Station, High Street West, Sunderland, SR1 3HA

Date:

Mar 15th 2025

Time:

19:30

Price:

From £26

Stiff Little Fingers

Northern Irish punk band Stiff Little Fingers head out on their ‘Flame In The Heart’ Tour, joined by special guests Ricky Warwick and The Fighting Hearts.

Venue:

O2 City Hall, Northumberland Road, Newcastle, NE1 8SF

Date:

Mar 15th 2025

Time:

19:00

Price:

£35.80adv

The Pale White

Ferocious three piece from Newcastle.

Venue:

Northumbria University Students’ Union, 2 Sandyford Rd, Newcastle, NE1 8SB

Date:

Mar 15th 2025

Time:

19:00

Price:

£16.50adv

Alligator Gumbo

Playing jazz from the hey-day of the New Orleans swing/jazz era, in particular the “roaring 20s”, when music was raw and largely improvised with melodies and solos happening simultaneously which has now become defined as the ‘New Orleans’ sound.

Venue:

The Forum Music Centre, Borough Road, Darlington, DL1 1SG

Date:

Mar 15th 2025

Time:

19:30

Price:

£15

Beans On Toast

Cult legend and all-round hero. Support will come from incredible Australian songsmith and storyteller William Crighton.

Venue:

The Grove, 1 St Michael's Rd, Byker, Newcastle, NE6 1QU

Date:

Mar 15th 2025

Time:

19:00

Price:

£19

The Wave Pictures

Inspired by the tongue-in-cheek confessionalism of the Smiths, solo Morrissey, and the scrappy D.I.Y. aesthetic of the C-86 school, the Wave Pictures began in 1998 in the tiny rural village of Wymeswold in northern Leicestershire.

Venue:

The Georgian Theatre, Green Dragon Yard, Stockton on Tees, TS18 1AE

Date:

Mar 15th 2025

Time:

20:00

Price:

£17.50

A Foreigners Journey

A high-energy authentic tribute to Rock and Roll's iconic bands, Foreigner and Journey!

Venue:

Whitley Bay Playhouse, Marine Avenue, Whitley Bay, NE26 1LZ

Date:

Mar 15th 2025

Time:

19:30

Price:

£30.45

Awake My Soul - The Mumford & Sons Story

Recreating the incredible tale of the floor-stomping folk-rock band that in 2009, took the world by storm.

Venue:

Middlesbrough Theatre, The Avenue, Linthorpe, Middlesbrough, TS5 6SA

Date:

Mar 15th 2025

Time:

18:45

Price:

£28.50

Rigid Digits (matinee)

Stiff Little Fingers tribute.

Venue:

The Grove, 1 St Michael's Rd, Byker, Newcastle, NE6 1QU

Date:

Mar 15th 2025

Time:

13:30

Price:

£8

Transtock 2025

Newcastle’s first all Trans and Non-Binary Music Festival! Featuring Gaydar, Dinky Bossetti, Alexx Munro, Amasing, That Clare, Beth Warburton, AJ McKenna, Gloria Love, Alice Skye and Jade Mia Broadhead.

Venue:

The Globe, 11 Railway Street, Newcastle, NE4 7AD

Date:

Mar 15th 2025

Time:

15:00

Price:

£6adv/£8otd

Alice Street / Tight Collar / Pizza Tony

Venue:

Little Buildings, 3-5 Stepney Bank, Newcastle, NE1 2PW

Date:

Mar 15th 2025

Time:

19:00

Price:

£7

London Philharmonic Orchestra Mahler's Fifth Symphony

Robert Schumann’s one and only Piano Concerto opens the show, Gustav Mahler’s legendary Fifth Symphony closes it.

Venue:

The Glasshouse, Gateshead Quays, NE8 2YR

Date:

Mar 16th 2025

Time:

15:00

Price:

£21-£49

Just My Imagination

Celebrating the music of The Temptations!

Venue:

Darlington Hippodrome, Parkgate, Darlington, DL1 1RR

Date:

Mar 16th 2025

Time:

19:30

Price:

£18.50-£29.50

RNS Moves with Rapasa Nyatrapasa Otieno

Rapasa Nyatrapasa Otieno introduces us to the nyatti and his compositions, deeply rooted in traditional storytelling from the Lüo community in western Kenya. You’ll also hear music by African composers Ayo Bankole and Tunde Jegede, Welsh harpist Robert Ap Huw, Antonín Dvořák and Jessie Montgomery.

Venue:

Middlesbrough Town Hall, Albert Road, Middlesbrough, TS1 2QJ

Date:

Mar 16th 2025

Time:

14:00

Price:

£15/under 16s Free

Royal Northern Sinfonia: Debussy and Brahms String Quartets

Royal Northern Sinfonia return to The Witham with enchanting string quartets by two well-known composers, and a lesser-known gem you might not know. Step into Paris in the 1910s with Debussy’s only string quartet, discover the beautiful sound of Mieczyslaw Weinberg, and fall in love with the rich, romantic harmonies of Johannes Brahms.

Venue:

The Witham, 3 Horsemarket, Barnard Castle, County Durham, DL12 8YL

Date:

Mar 16th 2025

Time:

14:00

Price:

£18-£20

Hot 8 Brass Band

Grammy-nominated New Orleans Brass Band.

Venue:

Wylam Brewery, Palace of Arts, Exhibition Park, Newcastle, NE2 4PZ

Date:

Mar 16th 2025

Time:

19:00

Price:

£27.50adv

Blues in the Bar featuring Deep Six Blues

A five-piece Blues and Americana band from Humberside, formed in 2022 by blues aficionado and singer-songwriter Si Vix.

Venue:

The Georgian Theatre, Green Dragon Yard, Stockton on Tees, TS18 1AE

Date:

Mar 16th 2025

Time:

15:00

Price:

£10adv

ARQ

Led by bassist and composer Alison Rayner, multi award-winning quintet ARQ are widely celebrated from 10 years of extensive UK and European touring across a complete range of jazz clubs, concert halls and international festivals.

Venue:

The Globe, 11 Railway Street, Newcastle, NE4 7AD

Date:

Mar 16th 2025

Time:

20:00

Price:

£12adv/£14otd/under 25s £7

A Foreigners Journey

Tribute to Foreigner and Journey.

Venue:

The Fire Station, High Street West, Sunderland, SR1 3HA

Date:

Mar 16th 2025

Time:

19:30

Price:

From £23

The Mary Wallopers

A folk group from Dundalk breathing new life into both well known & rare ballads. Travelling the length & breadth of the country singing & collecting songs, they exude a raw energy that could be described as the Clancy Brothers meet John Lydon.

Venue:

O2 City Hall, Northumberland Road, Newcastle, NE1 8SF

Date:

Mar 17th 2025

Time:

19:00

Price:

£28.05adv

Juanita Stein

The lead vocalist and rhythm guitarist in Australian indie rock band Howling Bells.

Venue:

The Cluny, 36 Lime Street, Ouseburn, Newcastle, NE1 2PQ

Date:

Mar 17th 2025

Time:

19:00

Price:

£11

Kal Marks

Formed out of the Boston music scene (now located in Providence & Brooklyn), Kal Marks has been pushing themselves and their sound for over a decade. Known for their explosive live show and cathartic aggression, Kal Marks has been met with critical acclaim from outlets like NPR, Pitchfork, Fader, and Stereogum.

Venue:

The Cluny 2, 34 Lime Street, Ouseburn, Newcastle, NE1 2PQ

Date:

Mar 17th 2025

Time:

19:00

Price:

£13

Cathedral Lunchtime Concert - Magnus Williamson

Recital on he Tudor-style Wetheringsett organ, commemorating the tercentenary of Orlando Gibbons.

Venue:

Newcastle Cathedral, St. Nicholas Sq, Newcastle, NE1 1DF

Date:

Mar 17th 2025

Time:

13:00

Price:

Free

Jason Donovan - Doin' Fine 25

This exciting tour will take fans on a journey through 35 years of hits on stage and screen via Jason’s energetic and unique live performance style.

Venue:

Darlington Hippodrome, Parkgate, Darlington, DL1 1RR

Date:

Mar 18th 2025

Time:

19:30

Price:

£20-£152

Lumas Winds

The members of Lumas are committed ambassadors for wind chamber music and the rich variety of repertoire that it offers. Tonight’s varied programme features Mozart and Nielsen framing performances of music by composers such as Oliver Knussen and Willam Mathias.

Venue:

Queen's Hall Arts Centre, Beaumont Street, Hexham, NE46 3LS

Date:

Mar 18th 2025

Time:

19:30

Price:

Adults £20/students £8/children Free

Eliza Carthy and Jennifer Reid

If there is one musician who embodies the dynamism and vitality of the current English folk revival, it’s Eliza Carthy. Beloved of staunch traditionalists and iconoclasts alike, Eliza’s music effortlessly crosses boundaries of genre and style. Jennifer Reid performs 19th Century Lancashire dialect work songs, Manchester broadside ballads and clog steps.

Venue:

The Witham, 3 Horsemarket, Barnard Castle, County Durham, DL12 8YL

Date:

Mar 18th 2025

Time:

19:30

Price:

£20-£23

Ben Ottewell & Ian Ball

As founding members of the British band Gomez, Ian Ball and Ben Ottewell have shaped the sound of indie rock with their eclectic blend of blues, rock, folk, electronic and experimental influences.

Venue:

The Cluny, 36 Lime Street, Ouseburn, Newcastle, NE1 2PQ

Date:

Mar 19th 2025

Time:

19:30

Price:

£27.50

A Night of Music and Memories with Rick Buckler (The Jam)

Feel the rhythm of ‘A Town Called Malice’ and get lost in the soulful sounds that define a generation, as Rick recalls memories and shares stills, videos, and music.

Venue:

Wylam Brewery, Palace of Arts, Exhibition Park, Newcastle, NE2 4PZ

Date:

Mar 19th 2025

Time:

19:00

Price:

£27.50adv

Matt Goss: The Hits & More

A celebration of all Matt has achieved in his music career Bringing sensational songs, and an electric atmosphere this show promises to be the biggest and best night out with this celebrated artist.

Venue:

Tyne Theatre and Opera House, 111 Westgate Road, Newcastle, NE1 4AG

Date:

Mar 19th 2025

Time:

20:00

Price:

From £28.50

Katherine Priddy

Priddy's live performances are engaging, moving and amusing, delivering original songs with emotional maturity, depth and noteworthy lyrics.

Venue:

The Glasshouse, Gateshead Quays, NE8 2YR

Date:

Mar 20th 2025

Time:

20:00

Price:

£16.90-£22.50

The Best Of Grohl

The ultimate rock show dedicated to the legendary rock icon Dave Grohl.

Venue:

Anarchy Brew Co., Benfield Business Park, Unit A1, Enfield Road, Newcastle, NE6 4NQ

Date:

Mar 20th 2025

Time:

TBC

Price:

£12

David Gray

Gray is a songwriter’s songwriter, one of those rare artists who can express themselves as much through lyrics as through melody, a richly poetic wordsmith with vast musical flair. Support from Talia Rae.

Venue:

O2 City Hall, Northumberland Road, Newcastle, NE1 8SF

Date:

Mar 20th 2025

Time:

18:30

Price:

£81.05adb

Amplifier

Amplifier have spawned many rock classics and a cult like following of fans around the world that continues to grow day by day. Always uplifting and optimistic, the glory of the riff is something to be celebrated.

Venue:

The Cluny 2, 34 Lime Street, Ouseburn, Newcastle, NE1 2PQ

Date:

Mar 20th 2025

Time:

19:30

Price:

£10adv/£15otd

Overpass

Emerging as the most exciting homegrown act to come out of the midlands in over a decade, Overpass formed through a series of serendipitous connections and a shared appreciation of arena-sized indie rock.

Venue:

The Cluny, 36 Lime Street, Ouseburn, Newcastle, NE1 2PQ

Date:

Mar 20th 2025

Time:

19:30

Price:

£14

Ferocious Dog

Folk-punk band celebrating the release of the politically charged album Kleptocracy.

Venue:

The Grove, 1 St Michael's Rd, Byker, Newcastle, NE6 1QU

Date:

Mar 20th 2025

Time:

19:00

Price:

£22

Badly Drawn Boy

One of the UK's most treasured songwriters, Badly Drawn Boy celebrates 25 years of the Mercury Prize winning, 'The Hour of Bewilderbeast'. A captivating mix of folk, rock & electronica, expect the complete album with a full live band & more old favourites.

Venue:

Boiler Shop, 20 South Street, Newcastle, NE1 3PE

Date:

Mar 20th 2025

Time:

19:00

Price:

£35.75

Legend - The Music of Bob Marley

An unforgettable evening celebrating this musical icon in one fantastic stage show.

Venue:

The Fire Station, High Street West, Sunderland, SR1 3HA

Date:

Mar 20th 2025

Time:

19:30

Price:

From £26

Lunchtime Concert - Grace Smith Trio

The Grace Smith Trio brings together three like-minded musicians to create one dynamic and expressive musical dialogue. They draw deeply on English traditional archive sources, at the same time as expanding their repertoire with new melodies of their own.

Venue:

King's Hall, Armstrong Building, Newcastle University, Queen Victoria Road, Newcastle, NE1 7RU

Date:

Mar 20th 2025

Time:

13:15

Price:

Free

Fresh Thursday // Pettaluck + Howie + Cod

A unique regular event that showcases new music alongside a home-cooked meal. Pettaluck is the solo project of multi-instrumentalist daydreamer Emma Reed. "Unplugged-punk genius Howie Reeve is a linchpin in Glasgow’s DIY community". Cod O’Donnell creates folk music powered by original, witty and insightful lyrics and driving clawhammer banjo.

Venue:

Cobalt Studios Ltd, 10-16 Boyd Street, Newcastle, NE2 1AP

Date:

Mar 20th 2025

Time:

19:00

Price:

£8-£15

Mascara’s Lies + Ochisia + Risco + Aniseed Lounge

Venue:

The Globe, 11 Railway Street, Newcastle, NE4 7AD

Date:

Mar 20th 2025

Time:

19:00

Price:

£5adv/£7otd

All The Young

Four-piece alternative rock band from Stoke-on-Trent.

Venue:

The Studio, Tower Street, Hartlepool, TS24 7HQ

Date:

Mar 21st 2025

Time:

20:00

Price:

£13.20

New Purple Celebration: The Music of Prince

Venue:

The Fire Station, High Street West, Sunderland, SR1 3HA

Date:

Mar 21st 2025

Time:

20:00

Price:

£25

A tribute to Sting & The Police

Starring The Rozzers.

Venue:

The Customs House, Mill Dam, South Shields, NE33 1ES

Date:

Mar 21st 2025

Time:

19:30

Price:

From £28

The NE Street Band

A six-piece band dedicated to playing the music of Bruce Springsteen & the E-Street Band.

Venue:

Bishop Auckland Town Hall, Market Place, Bishop Auckland, DL14 7NP

Date:

Mar 21st 2025

Time:

19:30

Price:

£15

David Gray

Gray is a songwriter’s songwriter, one of those rare artists who can express themselves as fully through lyrics as through melody, a richly poetic wordsmith with vast musical flair. His1998 album White Ladder became one of the best-selling British albums of recent decades and established him as an arena-filling artist.

Venue:

Stockton Globe, 153A High St, Stockton, TS18 1PL

Date:

Mar 21st 2025

Time:

19:00

Price:

From £45.98

Lunchtime Jazz: The Paul Skerritt Band

Accompanied by a roaring big band, Paul sings selections from the Great American Songbook alongside numbers associated with chart-topping names as varied as Daft Punk, Gregory Porter and Meghan Trainor.

Venue:

The Lit & Phil, 23 Westgate Road, Newcastle, NE1 1SE

Date:

Mar 21st 2025

Time:

13:00

Price:

£8

The Darkness

Legends of rock, The Darkness have returned to bedazzle and amaze once more with their eighth album Dreams On Toast, a dynamic dish packed full of solid gold rock bangers. Support from Ash.

Venue:

O2 City Hall, Northumberland Road, Newcastle, NE1 8SF

Date:

Mar 21st 2025

Time:

19:00

Price:

£44.35adv

Willie & The Bandits

Essentially Wille and the Bandits is a classic blues rock three piece much in the vein of Cream or The Jimi Hendrix experience. But in a similar way to how these bands pushed the genre in their time, Wille and the Bandits try to take their sound beyond what is expected of sucha traditional line up.

Venue:

The Cluny, 36 Lime Street, Ouseburn, Newcastle, NE1 2PQ

Date:

Mar 21st 2025

Time:

19:30

Price:

£20

Calum Bowie

Taking inspiration from the likes of Sam Fender, Alfie Templeman and Maisie Peters, Calum is renowned for his charismatic on-stage presence and the energy he brings to his live shows, where audiences sing every song back word-for-word.

Venue:

Think Tank?, Digital, Times Square, Centre For Life, Newcastle, NE1 4EP

Date:

Mar 21st 2025

Time:

19:00

Price:

£16.20adv

Alabama 3

Roots-futurists Alabama 3 celebrate their first two albums, 'Exile on Coldharbour Lane' & 'La Peste'. Driven by post-rave aesthetics & club-country meldings, the UK mainstays will play the records back-to-back.

Venue:

Boiler Shop, 20 South Street, Newcastle, NE1 3PE

Date:

Mar 21st 2025

Time:

19:00

Price:

£33

Riverside Ragas: Rakesh Chaurasia and Shahbaz Hussain

Double Grammy-winner Rakesh Chaurasia, nephew of legendary flute maestro Pt. Hariprasad Chaurasia, carries the legacy of Indian flute royalty with a thrilling style all his own. Shahbaz Hussain stands as one of the premier tabla virtuosos of his generation, celebrated for his electrifying performances.

Venue:

The Glasshouse, Gateshead Quays, NE8 2YR

Date:

Mar 21st 2025

Time:

20:00

Price:

£20/concessions

Pearl Jam by Pearl Gem GB

Pearl Gem (formerly known as Pearl Jam GB) return to Teesside for the first time in 5 years with their perfectly crafted set of Pearl Jam anthems.

Venue:

The Georgian Theatre, Green Dragon Yard, Stockton on Tees, TS18 1AE

Date:

Mar 21st 2025

Time:

20:00

Price:

£10adv

Bach Violin Concertos

Maria Włoszczowska has incredible energy and passion as both a violinist and director. Tonight she leads Royal Northern Sinfonia in a new role as Artistic Partner.

Venue:

The Glasshouse, Gateshead Quays, NE8 2YR

Date:

Mar 21st 2025

Time:

19:30

Price:

£19-£46